Israel’s fight against Hamas, pleas for restraint in the wake of civilian deaths, and the protests taking place in the U.S.; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; the 2024 presidential race; Tuesday’s elections; the Russia-Ukraine war; the mass shooting in Cincinnati; and the debate over daylight saving time were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media over the weekend, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.
The fourth of four rounds of ratings information from Nielsen Audio’s October 2023 PPM survey has been released for 12 markets including Austin, Raleigh, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Nashville, Providence, Norfolk, Jacksonville, West Palm Beach, Greensboro, Memphis, and Hartford. The survey period covers September 14 through October 11. Today, TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian presents his Ratings Takeaways from this group of markets. In Austin, Waterloo Media’s news/talk KLBJ-AM adds 1.3 shares (weekly, 6+ AQH share) to finish with a 4.7 share that lifts it from the #10 rank to #5. In Milwaukee, iHeartMedia’s news/talk WISN adds one-tenth for a 9.7 share finish that’s good enough to lift it to the #1 rank, as Good Karma Brands’ news/talk WTMJ sheds two-tenths for a 9.6 share and the #2 rank. In West Palm Beach, Hubbard Broadcasting’s news/talk WFTL rises half a share to a 2.3 share and jumps to the #9 rank, as iHeartMedia’s talk WZZR loses one-tenth to finish with a 1.8 share good for the #13 rank and sister news/talk WJNO is up one-tenth to a 1.2 share and is ranked #14 for the fourth consecutive month. Read Mike Kinosian’s complete Ratings Takeaways from this group of markets here.
WRHU-FM, Hempstead, New York chief engineer Andy Gladding played a role in organizing the November 8 event when eight university and high school owned-and-operated stations broadcasting in the 88.1-88.9 segment of the FM band in the number one media market in the country join together to celebrate their love of college radio. Starting at 12:00 noon ET, “The Big 88” will become New York and New Jersey’s largest college radio station, covering an FM broadcast footprint of over 120 miles. In a story written for TALKERS magazine, Gladding says that despite the rash of American colleges selling their radio properties, the New York market has a vibrant college radio community. He says college radio stations have a special value. “I have spent 20 years working as a student volunteer and administrator at WRHU, ‘Radio Hofstra University,’ and have seen first-hand how college radio contributes to the growth and success of students looking to pursue a career in radio, television and digital media. Students and community volunteers who participate at college radio stations find themselves engaged in a diverse community of voices, opinions and music. While their approach and interests may be different, their practice at the college radio station unites them with one unified goal: to serve the listening audience by creating imaginative and alternative audio programming using the university’s FM transmission facility as their channel to the world. Read Gladding’s entire story here.
The long-running nightly news and interview-driven program “America Tonight with Kate Delaney” is now being syndicated by Talk Media Network and the Wegener show feed continues to be delivered 12:00 midnight to 2:00 am ET. Talk Media Network founder and CEO Josh Leng says, “Kate is an
award-winning and barrier-breaking broadcast professional who has built her brand and ‘America Tonight’ show to be trusted and respected. Kate’s been a dependable weeknight talk host for 15 years. Her affiliates know her as a super-serving talent who goes the extra mile for them. Listeners know ‘America Tonight with Kate Delaney’ as an entertaining show to stay ‘in the know.’” Delaney adds, “I look forward to expanding and growing the show with the talented professionals at TMN. I’m passionate about talk radio and its ability to bring people together to inform, entertain and surprise listeners.” Stations interested in the program can reach out to Willis Damalt.
Israel’s ongoing bombardment of Gaza in its war with Hamas was the most-talked-about story in news/talk media this week, landing atop the Talkers TenTM. At #2 this week was the campus protests over Israel’s reaction to the Hamas attacks and the rise in anti-Semitism around the world, followed by the legal battles facing former President Donald Trump at #3. The Talkers TenTM is a weekly chart of the top stories and people discussed in news/talk media during the week and is the result of ongoing research from TALKERS magazine. It is published every Friday at Talkers.com. See this week’s complete chart here.
By Andy Gladding
Chief Engineer
WRHU-FM (Hofstra University), Hempstead, NY
College radio is a special place on the FM dial. Listeners know it as the channel at the low end of the band where student and volunteer DJs have free reign to play music not usually heard from commercial operators. College students recognize it as a place where they can hone their broadcasting skills and put their passion and talents to work to prepare for a career in the industry. Hiring managers recognize it as a proving ground that provides quality pre-professional development and a destination to seek out qualified candidates to fill entry level media industry roles.
Despite the widespread recognition of the benefits and value of college radio stations, the format and institution has come under attack. Financial issues affecting the commercial sector of terrestrial broadcasting have led to a reduced perception of the effectiveness and reach of terrestrial FM, causing many universities across the country to part ways with their beloved heritage stations. Religious and community operators, recognizing the vulnerability of college operators, have actively approached educational institutions with cash offers to acquire the licenses and effectively end the independent radio voice of the college into the community. Many universities, facing their own financial issues due to declining enrollment and national attacks on the value and benefits of a four-year liberal arts education, are welcoming the opportunity for a quick infusion of cash for the acquisition their broadcast assets. This troubling trend paints a grim outlook for the future and sustainability of this widely popular medium.
However, in some markets, college radio is thriving and enjoying a renaissance. The New York radio market enjoys a wide variety of college programming across its heavily populated FM band and college stations in this market are considered a clearinghouse for students looking enter the country’s largest media sector. The tri-state area has over 20 university-owned stations operating on the FM band, with their parent organizations often touting them as some of the brightest jewels in the crown of their college media and communications program.
I have spent 20 years working as a student volunteer and administrator at WRHU, Radio Hofstra University and have seen first-hand how college radio contributes to the growth and success of students looking to pursue a career in radio, television and digital media. Students and community volunteers who participate at college radio stations find themselves engaged in a diverse community of voices, opinions and music. While their approach and interests may be different, their practice at the college radio station unites them with one unified goal: to serve the listening audience by creating imaginative and alternative audio programming using the university’s FM transmission facility as their channel to the world. For anyone who has been part of this experience as either a contributor or listener, the results can be absolutely magical. In the New York / New Jersey market, these stations and students have found a unique way to make their voices even louder, using some of the finest tools available in their radio and audio toolbox.
The Big 88
Wednesday, November 8, eight university and high school owned and operated stations broadcasting in the 88.1-88.9 segment of the FM band in the number one media market in the country will be joining together to celebrate their love of college radio. Starting at 12:00 noon, “The Big 88” will become New York and New Jersey’s largest college radio station, covering an FM broadcast footprint of over 120 miles. Participating stations will include WRSU, Rutgers University; WPSC, William Patterson University, WRHU, Hofstra University; WCWP, LIU Post; WARY, Westchester Community College; WFNP, SUNY-New Paltz; WPOB, Plainview-Old Bethpage High School; and WKWZ ,Syosset High School.
Programming will feature voices and shows from all participating stations, a consolidated newscast from members of each station’s news department and appearances by station alumni working in radio. WRHU will also be hosting a meet and greet at their studios in Hempstead, NY, where participants are invited to gather to exchange station swag, music from local bands and stories. High school participants have also been invited to the WRHU studios to meet with the participating station members where they will get a first-hand look at what their college radio experience can look like. All of the participating stations hope that the broadcast will focus attention on the issues affecting college radio and encourage listeners and universities to continue to support the mission of student and community broadcasting.
For more information on the program schedule and participation, you can contact me at Andrew.j.gladding@hofstra.edu. All of the stations involved hope that listeners will tune in to enjoy this unique celebration of NCE radio.
Andy Gladding is the chief engineer and air personality at WRHU-FM, Hofstra University as well as chief engineer at Salem Media’s WNYM/WMCA, New York. He also is a communications lecturer at Hofstra.
October 2023 PPM Data – Information for the October 2023 survey period (September 14 – October 11) has been released for Austin, Raleigh, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Nashville, Providence, Norfolk, Jacksonville, West Palm Beach, Greensboro, Memphis, and Hartford.
The only requirement for a spoken-word station to be included here is that they be a Nielsen Audio subscriber – there are no share or rank thresholds.
NFL; NBA; and NHL team names of corresponding spoken-word flagship(s) are bolded.
DNA – DNA = Did Not Appear – Does Not Appear
Comparisons are September 2023 – October 2023 (6+).
AUSTIN
News/Talk
KLBJ-AM 3.4 – 4.7, #10 – #5
KJCE .3 – .4, #27 – #28
News
None
Sports Talk
KVET-AM 1.0 – 1.3, #22 – #22
KTAE DNA – .7, DNA – #25
KBPA-HD2 .4 – .5, #26 – #27
Public Radio News/Talk
KUT 5.3 – 5.6, #3 – #4
Note: News/talk KLBJ-AM’s +1.3 (3.4 – 4.7) represents Austin’s largest September 2023 – October 2023 increase.
RALEIGH
News/Talk
WTKK 9.4 – 8.2, #2 – #3
WPTF DNA – .7, DNA – #20
News
WRAL-HD3 .3 – .1, #15 – #23
Sports Talk
WCMC-FM 3.1 – 3.5, #8 – #11 (Carolina Hurricanes)
Public Radio News/Talk
WUNC 9.1 – 9.4, #3 – #2
Notes: News/Talk WTKK’s -1.2 (9.4 – 8.2) represents Raleigh’s largest September 2023 – October 2023 decrease.
Following a six-month absence, eight (8) Curtis Media Group stations – including news/talk WPTF – return as Nielsen Audio subscribers.
INDIANAPOLIS
News/Talk
WIBC 6.1 – 6.9, #4 – #3
News
WOLT-HD2 .1 – .1, #27 – #24
Sports Talk
WIBC-HD2 3.5 – 4.3, #13 – #12 (Colts)
WNDE .9 – .9, #22 – #21
WXNT .1 –.1, #27 – #24
Public Radio News/Talk
WFYI 6.4 – 4.6, #3 – #10
Note: Sports talk WFNI (DNA) is the flagship of the Pacers.
MILWAUKEE
News/Talk
WISN 9.6 – 9.7, #2 – #1
WTMJ 9.8 – 9.6, #1 – #2
WLIP DNA – .1, DNA – #28
News
None
Sports Talk
WRNW 2.4 – 2.6, #13 – #14 (Green Bay Packers)
WKTI 1.0 – 1.0, #18 – #18
WOKY .2 – .4, #26 – #22
WSSP .2 – .2, #26 – #25
Public Radio News/Talk
WUWM 2.4 – 3.0, #13 – #13
WHAD 2.1 – 2.1, #16 – #17
WGKB DNA – .1, DNA – #28
WHAD Stream DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Note: Public radio news/talk WUWM’s +.6 (2.4 – 3.0) ties classic hits-oldies WRIT for Milwaukee’s largest September 2023 – October 2023 increase.
NASHVILLE
News/Talk
WWTN 6.1 – 5.7, #4 – #5
WLAC 1.1 – 1.4, #19 – #19
News
WNRQ-HD2 .2 – DNA, #23 – DNA
Sports Talk
WGFX 7.2 – 7.3, #3 – #3 (Tennessee Titans)
WPRT 1.4 – 1.9, #17 – #17 (Predators)
Public Radio News/Talk
WPLN 5.5 – 4.1, #6 – #10
WPLN-HD3 Stream .2 – .2, #23 – #23
Note: Public radio news/talk WPLN’s -1.4 (5.5 – 4.1) represents Nashville’s largest September 2023 – October 2023 decrease.
PROVIDENCE
News/Talk
WPRO-AM 6.1 – 6.5, #6 – #5
WHJJ .3 – .3, fourth straight month at #18
News
None
Sports Talk
WBZ-FM 3.3 – 3.3, thirteenth consecutive month at #8
WVEI 2.3 – 2.4, #10 – #9
WPRV DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Public Radio News/Talk
WGBH 1.9 – 2.4, #12 – #9
WNPN 1.5 – 1.4, sixth straight month at #14
WCAI .1 – .1, #19 – #20
Note: Public radio news/talk WGBH’s +.5 (2.4 – 3.0) ties rock WHJY for Providence’s largest September 2023 – October 2023 increase.
NORFOLK
News/Talk
WNIS 3.5 – 3.3, #11 – #12
WGH-FM HD2 .2 – .2, #24 – #22
News
WNOH .4 – .3, #21 – #20
Sports Talk
WVSP 2.7 – 2.9, #13 – #13
WGH-AM .4 – .3, #21 – #20
Public Radio News/Talk
None
JACKSONVILLE
News/Talk
WOKV-FM 8.2 – 7.5, #3 – #3
News
None
Sports Talk
WOKV-AM .2 – .2, #23 – #22
Public Radio News/Talk
WJCT 2.6 – 2.8, #12 – #12
Note: Sports talk WJXL-AM (DNA); sports talk WJXL-FM (DNA); and country WGNE are the flagships of the Jaguars.
WEST PALM BEACH
News/Talk
WFTL 1.8 – 2.3, #12 – #9
WZZR 1.9 – 1.8 #10 – #13
WJNO 1.1 – 1.2, fourth successive month at #14
News
None
Sports Talk
WBZT .2 – .4, #19 – #18
WMEN .2 – .4, #19 – #18
Public Radio News/Talk
WLRN 2.6 – 2.5, #8 – #8
WLRN-HD2 Stream DNA – .2, DNA – #21
Note: News/talk WFTL’s +.5 (1.8 – 2.3) ties urban AC WMBX for West Palm Beach’s largest September 2023 – October 2023 increase.
GREENSBORO
News/Talk
WPTI 4.5 – 4.9 #8 – #7
News
None
Sports Talk
None
Public Radio News/Talk
WFDD 3.5 – 3.5, #9 – #9
WUNC 1.4 – 1.7, #13 – #14
Note: Urban AC WQMG has the highest October 2023 share (14.0, 6+) of any station in all 48 PPM-markets.
MEMPHIS
News/Talk
WREC 2.1 – 2.4, #9 – #9
KWAM .4 – .2, #13 – #13
News
None
Sports Talk
WMFS 2.4 – 3.0, #8 – #7 (Grizzlies)
WMFS Stream DNA – .2, DNA – #13 (Grizzlies)
Public Radio News/Talk
WKNO 1.7 – 1.9, #11 – #10
Note: Urban contemporary WHRK’s -2.7 (10.3 – 7.6) represents the largest September 2023 – October 2023 decrease by any station in all 48 PPM-markets.
HARTFORD
News/Talk
WTIC-AM 5.2 – 5.1, #6 – #6
WDRC-AM 2.3 – 1.9, #12 – #15
WTIC-AM Stream .8 – .8, fourth consecutive month at #17
WPOP .2 – .2, #22 – #22
News
None
Sports Talk
WUCS 1.7 – 2.5, #15 – #11
Public Radio News/Talk
WNPR 3.7 – 3.8, #9 – #9
WFCR .6 – .8, #18 – #17
Note: While sports talk WUCS’ +.8 (1.7 – 2.5) represents Hartford’s largest September 2023 – October 2023 increase, news/talk WDRC-AM’s -.4 (2.3 – 1.9) is the market’s largest September 2023 – October 2023 decrease.
The third of four rounds of ratings data from Nielsen Audio’s October 2023 PPM survey has been released for 12 markets including Portland, Charlotte, San Antonio, Sacramento, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Orlando, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Kansas City, and Columbus. The survey period covered September 14 through October 11. Today, TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian presents his Ratings Takeaways from this group of markets. In Portland, Alpha Media’s news/talk KXL-FM rises two-tenths to finish with a 6.9 share (weekly, 6+ AHQ share) that keeps it locked in the #3 rank, while iHeartMedia’s news/talk KEX-AM, adds three-tenths for a 1.7 share good for the #21 rank. In San Antonio, iHeartMedia’s news/talk WOAI-AM tacks on two-tenths for a 2.8 share finish that lifts it to the #13 rank, while Alpha Media’s news/talk KTSA-AM rises four-tenths to a 2.6 share and climbs to the #15 rank. In Salt Lake City, Bonneville’s news/talk KSL-AM/FM rockets up 1.7 shares for a 6.9 share that puts it in the #2 rank, while iHeartMedia’s news/talk KNRS-AM/FM plunges 1.1 shares to a 2.9 share that puts it in the #15 rank. It should be noted that Nielsen released updated information for the Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island) and Riverside markets and that is now reflected in the first-round report. See Mike Kinosian’s complete Ratings Takeaways from this group of markets here.
The ongoing Israel-Hamas war, international pleas for humanitarian pause in Gaza attacks and the increasing incidents of anti-Semitism globally; the Fed keeps interest rates at current level; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; House Speaker Mike Johnson’s leadership; GOP frustration over Senator Tommy Tuberville’s hold on military nominees; the 2024 presidential race; Tuesday’s Ohio ballot issue on abortion access; and legendary college basketball coach Bobby Knight dies were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.
October 2023 PPM Data – Information for Nielsen Audio’s October 2023 PPM ratings period (September 14 – October 11) has been released for Portland, Charlotte, San Antonio, Sacramento, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Orlando, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Kansas City, and Columbus.
The only requirement for a spoken-word station to be included here is that they be a Nielsen Audio subscriber – there are no share or rank thresholds.
NFL; NBA; and NHL team names of corresponding spoken-word flagship(s) are bolded.
DNA – DNA = Did Not Appear – Does Not Appear
Comparisons are September 2023 – October 2023 (6+).
PORTLAND
News/Talk
KXL 6.7 – 6.9, #3 – #3
KEX 1.4 – 1.7, #22 – #21
KUFO .7 – .7, #26 – #24
KPAM .1 – .1, #33 – #34
News
None
Sports Talk
KFXX 1.5 – 2.0, #21 – #18
KXTG 1.0 – 1.6, #23 – #22
KPOJ .4 – .7, #28 – #24 (Trailblazers)
KFXX Stream .1 – .3, #33 – #28
KMTT .2 – .2, #30 – #31
Public Radio News/Talk
KOPB 6.3 – 5.9, #4 – #4
KOPB Stream 2.0 – 1.6, #18 – #22
CHARLOTTE
News/Talk
WBT-AM 5.2 – 5.3, #5 – #5
News
None
Sports Talk
WFNZ-FM 2.4 – 2.7, #14 – #13 (Hornets)
WSOC-HD3 .1 – .1, #26 – #26
Public Radio News/Talk
WFAE 5.2 – 4.0, #5 – #10
WNSC 1.0 – 1.2, #18 – #18
WFAE-HD3 .3 – DNA, #21 – #DNA
Notes: Public Radio News/Talk WFAE’s -1.2 (5.2 – 4.0) represents Charlotte’s largest September 2023 – October 2023 decrease; classic rock WRFX is the flagship of the Carolina Panthers.
SAN ANTONIO
News/Talk
WOAI 2.6 – 2.8, #15 – #13 (Spurs)
KTSA 2.2 – 2.6, #19 – #15
News
None
Sports Talk
KTFM 1.3 – 1.7, #24 – #22
KTKR .9 – .7, #26 – #27
KZDC .2 – .2, #37 – #35
Public Radio News/Talk
KSTX 1.6 – 1.7, #21 – #22
SACRAMENTO
News/Talk
KFBK-AM 10.1 – 8.2 #1 – #2
KSTE-AM 3.3 – 2.7, #12 – #13
News
None
Sports Talk
KHTK 1.1 – 1.3, #20 – #18 (Kings)
KIFM 1.0 – 1.2, #22 – #20
KIFM Stream .1 – .1, #29 – #30
Public Radio News/Talk
KXJZ 1.9 – 1.8, #15 – #15
KQEI .3 – .2, #27 – #27
KQED .3 – .1, #27 – #30
KUOP DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Note: News/Talk KFBK-AM’s -1.9 (10.1 – 8.2) represents Sacramento’s largest September 2023 – October 2023 decrease.
PITTSBURGH
News/Talk
KDKA-AM 4.0 – 3.8, #10 – #11
KDKA-AM Stream .7 – .5, #22 – #23
News
None
Sports Talk
KDKA-FM 7.9 – 8.0, #3 – #3
KDKA-FM Stream .4 – .2, #25 – #28
Public Radio News/Talk
WESA 4.1 – 4.2, #8 – #7
Note: The flagships of the Steelers and Penguins are rock WDVE and alternative WXDX, respectively.
SALT LAKE CITY
News/Talk
KSL-AM/FM 5.2 – 6.9, #5 – #2
KNRS-AM/FM 4.0 – 2.9, #9 – #15
KKAT .1 – .1, #29 – #29
News
None
Sports Talk
KALL 1.7 – 1.8, #22 – #20
KZNS-FM 1.1 – .8, #24 – #24 (Utah Jazz)
KZNS-AM .4 – .5, #27 – #26 (Utah Jazz)
KZNS-FM Stream .1 – .1, #29 – #29 (Utah Jazz)
KZNS-AM Stream .1 – .1, #29 – #29 (Utah Jazz)
KOVO .1 – .1, #29 – #29
Public Radio News/Talk
KUER 2.5 – 2.2, #17 – #19
KBYU-HD2 Stream .5 – .5, #26 – #26
KUMT .4 – .1, #27 – #29
Note: News/Talk KSL-AM’s +1.7 (5.2 – 6.9) represents Salt Lake City’s largest September 2023 – October 2023 increase; conversely, similarly-formatted KNRS-FM’s -1.1 (4.0 – 2.9) is tied for the market’s largest September 2023 – October 2023 decrease.
LAS VEGAS
News/Talk
KMXB-HD3 1.9 – 1.6, #18 – #22
KXNT .6 – .5, #28 – #29
KMZQ .1 – .1, #36 – #36
News
None
Sports Talk
KWWN .9 – 1.0, #27 – #27
KENO .3 – .5, #32 – #29
KRLV .3 – .3, #32 – #32 (Raiders)
KKGK .2 – .3, #35 – #32 (Golden Knights)
Public Radio News/Talk
KNPR 1.2 – 1.4, #26 – #23
ORLANDO
News/Talk
WTKS 4.6 – 3.9, #8 – #10
WDBO 3.4 – 3.5, #12 – #13
WFLF 1.0 – .9, #21 – #19
WFYY-HD3 DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
News
None
Sports Talk
WYGM 1.1 – .7, #20 – #22 (Magic)
WOCL-HD2 DNA – .1, DNA – #28
Public Radio News/Talk
WMFE 2.4 – 2.2, #15 – #15
CINCINNATI
News/Talk
WLW 13.9 – 13.5, 21st consecutive month at #1 (Bengals)
WKRC 4.6 – 5.4, #6 – #5
News
None
Sports Talk
WCKY 1.6 – 1.9, #18 – #18 (Bengals)
WSAI .6 – 1.0, #22 – #20
Public Radio News/Talk
WVXU 3.6 – 3.2, #9 – #11
CLEVELAND
News/Talk
WTAM 6.1 – 5.5, #7 – #10 (Cavaliers)
News
WMMS-HD2 DNA – .1, DNA – #24
Sports Talk
WKRK 5.1 – 5.9, #10 – #8 (Browns)
WKRK Stream .8 – .9, #17 – #18 (Browns)
WARF .3 – .2, #20 – #23
Public Radio News/Talk
WKSU 4.9 – 5.9, #11 – #8
WKSU-HD4 .1 – DNA, #22 – DNA
Note: Public Radio News/Talk WKSU’s +1.0 (4.9 – 5.9) represents Cleveland’s largest September 2023 – October 2023 increase.
KANSAS CITY
News/Talk
KMBZ-FM 5.1 – 5.5, #4 – #4
KCMO-AM 1.0 – 1.6, #20 – #17
KMBZ-AM 1.2 – 1.2, #19 – #21
KMBZ-FM Stream .9 – .9, #22 – #22
KCMO-AM Stream .1 – .2, #30 – #26
KMBZ-FM HD2 DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
News
None
Sports Talk
KCSP 3.1 – 3.1, #13 – #14
KCSP Stream .6 – .4, #23 – #23
Public Radio News/Talk
KCUR 3.2 – 3.2, #12 – #13
KANU-HD2 .1 – DNA, #30 – DNA
Note: Country WDAF is the flagship of the Chiefs.
COLUMBUS
News/Talk
WTVN 7.3 – 7.5, #4 – #4
News
None
Sports Talk
WBNS-FM 7.9 – 8.6, #2 – #2 (Blue Jackets)
WBNS-AM DNA – .1, DNA – #21 (Blue Jackets)
WMNI .1 – .1, #22 – #21
Public Radio News/Talk
WOSU 4.5 – 3.9, #8 – #9
Up next: October 2023 overviews for Austin; Raleigh; Indianapolis; Milwaukee; Nashville; Providence; Norfolk; Jacksonville; West Palm Beach; Greensboro; Memphis; and Hartford.
The second of four rounds of ratings data from Nielsen Audio’s October PPM survey has been released for 12 markets including Washington, Boston, Miami, Seattle, Detroit, Phoenix, Minneapolis, San Diego, Tampa, Denver, Baltimore, and St. Louis. The survey period was September 14 through October 11. Today, TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian presents his Ratings Takeaways from this group of markets. In Washington, Cumulus Media’s news/talk WMAL-FM rises one-tenth to finish with a 4.0 share (weekly, 6+ AQH share) and remains ranked #7, while Hubbard Broadcasting’s all-news WTOP dropped six-tenths to an 8.1 share and stays locked in the #2 rank. In Detroit, Audacy’s all-news WWJ adds six-tenths for a 4.6 share finish and rises to the #9 rank, while Cumulus Media’s news/talk WJR rises half a share for a 2.3 share that lifts it to the #16 rank. See Mike Kinosian’s complete Ratings Takeaways from this group of markets here. Note that missing data from yesterday’s first round of markets for the San Jose and Middlesex-Somerset-Union markets has been published and is included in yesterday’s Takeaways.
Next Thursday (11/9), NPR and Edison Research will present a webinar to reveal the results of their
Spoken Word Audio Report 2023. According to data from the study, 48% of those in the U.S. age 13+ listen to some type of spoken-word audio daily, and audio consumers in the U.S. age 13+ spend 31% of their daily audio time with spoken word. They say this edition of the study focuses on listening locations and explores spoken-word audio consumption at home, at work, in-car, and other locations. Register for the webinar here.
The ongoing Israel-Hamas war, international pleas for humanitarian pause in Gaza attacks and the increasing incidents of anti-Semitism globally; the controversy over Senator Josh Hawley’s Ending Corporate Influence on Elections Act; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; the 2024 presidential race; the aftermath of the Maine mass shooting and the other shootings that occurred over the weekend; and the trial of FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.
October 2023 PPM Data – Information for the October 2023 ratings period (September 14 – October 11) has been released for: Washington, DC, Boston, Miami, Seattle, Detroit, Phoenix, Minneapolis, San Diego, Tampa, Denver, Baltimore, and St. Louis.
The only requirement for a spoken-word station to be included below is that they be a Nielsen Audio subscriber – there are no share or rank thresholds.
NFL; NBA; and NHL team names of corresponding spoken-word flagship(s) are bolded.
DNA – DNA = Did Not Appear – Does Not Appear
Comparisons are September 2023 – October 2023 (6+).
WASHINGTON, DC
News/Talk
WMAL 3.9 – 4.0, #7 – #7
WFED DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA (Capitals)
News
WTOP & WTLP 8.7 – 8.1, tenth straight month at #2
WDCH .6 – .7, #23 – #22
WDCH Stream DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Sports Talk
WJFK-FM 2.6 – 2.8, #12 – #14 (Capitals)
WJFK-FM Stream 1.1 – .9, #21 – #21 (Capitals)
WTEM .2 – .3, #27 – #25 (Wizards)
WTEM Stream .2 – .2, #27 – #29 (Wizards)
WSBN .1 – DNA, #29 – DNA
Public Radio News/Talk
WAMU 12.0 – 11.9, 23rd month in succession at #1
Note: The flagship of the Commanders is classic rock WBIG.
BOSTON
News/Talk
WRKO 2.8 – 2.3, #15 – #16
WXKS-AM .6 – .8, #23 – #23
News
News – Talk WBZ-AM 3.8 – 4.5, #10 – #8
Sports Talk
WBZ-FM 7.8 – 10.9, back-to-back months at #1 (New England Patriots, Celtics, Bruins)
WEEI-FM 4.2 – 3.8, #9 – #10
WEEI-AM DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Public Radio News/Talk
WBUR 5.4 – 5.4, #3 – #3
WGBH 3.6 – 3.8, #11 – #10
Note: Sports talk WBZ-FM’s +3.1 (7.8 – 10.9) is the largest September 2023 – October 2023 increase (6+) by any station in all 24 PPM-markets analyzed thus far.
MIAMI
News/Talk
WIOD 1.7 – 2.0, #21 – #21
News
None
Sports Talk
WQAM 1.4 – 2.3, #24 – #19 (Heat, Florida Panthers)
WINZ .3 – .5, #32 – #29 (Dolphins)
WMEN .1 – .2, #36 – #35
WSFS-HD2 .1 – DNA, #36 – DNA
WQAM Stream DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA (Heat, Florida Panthers)
WAXY DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Public Radio News/Talk
WLRN 3.8 – 3.9, #8 – #5
Note: Sports talk WQAM’s +.9 (1.4 – 2.3) represents Miami’s largest September 2023 – October 2023 increase (6+).
SEATTLE
News/Talk
KIRO-FM 4.7 – 4.2, #6 – #8 (Seahawks)
KVI 1.7 – 1.8, #22 – #22
KTTH 1.4 – 1.5, #23 – #23
KPTR .1 – .1, #32 – #32
News
KNWN-AM & KNWN-FM 2.2 – 2.2, #20 – #20
KHHO .1 – DNA, #32 – DNA
Sports Talk
KIRO-AM 6.0 – 4.3, #3 – #6 (Seahawks)
KJR-FM 2.3 – 3.0, #18 – #14 (Kraken)
KJR-AM .3 – .4, #27 – #26
Public Radio News/Talk
KUOW 5.9 – 7.6, #4 – #1
KSWS .1 – DNA, #32 – DNA
Note: Public radio news/talk KUOW’s +1.7 (5.9 – 7.6) represents Seattle’s largest September 2023 – October 2023 increase (6+); conversely, sports talk KIRO-AM’s -1.7 (6.0 – 4.3) represents the market’s largest September 2023 – October 2023 decrease.
DETROIT
News/Talk
WJR 1.8 – 2.3, #17 – #16
WFDF .1 – .4, #26 – #24
WJR Stream .1 – .1, #26 – #28
News
WWJ 4.0 – 4.6, #11 – #9 (Pistons)
WWJ Stream .2 – .7, #24 – #22 (Pistons)
WDFN .1 – .1, #26 – #28
Sports Talk
WXYT-FM 8.6 – 10.1, #1 – #1 (Lions, Pistons, Red Wings)
WXYT-FM Stream 2.0 – 2.4, #16 – #14 (Lions, Pistons, Red Wings)
WXYT-AM .3 – .2, #23 – #25
WXYT-AM Stream .1 – DNA, #26 – DNA
Public Radio News/Talk
WUOM 1.8 – 1.5, #17 – #20
WDET 1.1 – 1.2, #20 – #21
PHOENIX
News/Talk
KFYI 4.1 – 4.0, #5 – #7
KTAR-FM 2.9 – 2.4, #15 – #16 (Arizona Cardinals, Suns)
News
None
Sports Talk
KMVP-FM 1.9 – 2.7, #22 – #14 (Suns, Arizona Coyotes)
KTAR-AM .2 – .2, #32 – #31 (Arizona Cardinals, Suns, Arizona Coyotes)
KDUS .1 – .1, #34 – #33
KGME .1 – .1, #34 – #33
KTAR-FM HD2 DNA – .1, DNA – 33
KTAR-AM Stream DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA (Arizona Cardinals, Suns, Arizona Coyotes)
Public Radio News/Talk
KJZZ 3.9 – 3.7, #6 – #9
MINNEAPOLIS
News/Talk
WCCO 3.3 – 4.6, #12 – #10 (Minnesota Timberwolves)
KTMY 2.3 – 2.4, #16 – #16
KTLK-AM 1.4 – 1.8, #19 – #18
WCCO Stream .3 – .6, #26 – #24 (Minnesota Timberwolves)
News
KQQL-HD2 .1 – .1, #30 – #32
Sports Talk
KFXN 6.8 – 7.8, #4 – #2 (Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Wild)
KQQL-HD3 .1 – .2, #30 – #28
KSTP-AM .1 – .2, #30 – #28
Public Radio News/Talk
KNOW 6.2 – 6.0, #5 – #5
KNOW Stream .8 – .7, #23 – #23
Note: News/Talk WCCO’s +1.3 (3.3 – 4.6) represents Minneapolis’ largest September 2023 – October 2023 increase(6+).
SAN DIEGO
News/Talk
KOGO 4.7 – 5.4, #5 – #5
KLSD .3 – .3, #26 – #26
News
None
Sports Talk
KWFN 4.7 – 4.2, #5 – #6
KGB-AM .7 – 1.2, #23 – #20
KWFN Stream DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Public Radio News/Talk
KPBS 6.2 – 6.3, #3 – #3
TAMPA
News/Talk
WHPT 5.3 – 4.7, #5 – #6 (Lightning)
WFLA 4.0 – 4.6, #11 – #8
News
None
Sports Talk
WDAE 2.0 – 2.4, #19 – #16
Public Radio News/Talk
WUSF 2.3 – 1.6, #17 – #20
WUSF Stream .5 – .5, #25 – #25
Notes: Public Radio News Talk WUSF’s –.7 (2.3 – 1.6) represents a four-way tie for Tampa’s largest September 2023 – October 2023 decrease (6+); rock WXTB is the flagship of the Buccaneers.
DENVER
News/Talk
KOA 3.7 – 4.5, #13 – #6 (Broncos)
KDFD 1.7 – 2.1, #19 – #19
KHOW 1.5 – 1.8, #21 – #21
News
None
Sports Talk
KKFN 4.6 – 4.5, #7 – #6
KKSE-FM 1.4 – 2.0, #23 – #20 (Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche)
KEPN DNA – .1, DNA – #36
Public Radio News/Talk
KCFR 4.2 – 3.9, #9 – #13
KUNC .5 – .8, #31 – #27
Note: News/Talk KOA’s +.8 (3.7 – 4.5) represents Denver’s largest September 2023 – October 2023 increase (6+).
BALTIMORE
News/Talk
WBAL 4.1 – 4.8, #8 – #8 (Ravens)
WCBM 1.8 – 1.7, #18 – #17
News
WTOP & WTLP 1.0 – 1.1, #20 – #18
WDCH .8 – .8, #21 – #20
WQLL DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Sports Talk
WJZ-FM 4.0 – 5.1, #9 – #7
WJZ-AM DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Public Radio News/Talk
WYPR 4.5 – 4.0, #7 – #10
WYPR HD2 Stream .2 – DNA, #26 – DNA
ST. LOUIS
News/Talk
KMOX 5.8 – 5.0, #8 – #9
KFTK 1.9 – 1.8, #16 – #16
KTLK-FM 1.0 – .9, #19 – #20
KMOX Stream .5 – .4, #22 – #23
KFTK Stream .5 – .2, #22 – #27
News
KATZ-FM HD2 .4 – .3, #24 – #24
Sports Talk
WXOS 2.3 – 3.2, #15 – #14 (Blues)
Public Radio News/Talk
KWMU 3.5 – 4.0, #13 – #11
Note: Sports talk WXOS’ +.9 (2.3 – 3.2) represents St. Louis’ largest September 2023 – October 2023 increase (6+).
Up next: October 2023 overviews for Portland; Charlotte; San Antonio; Sacramento; Pittsburgh; Salt Lake City; Las Vegas; Orlando; Cincinnati; Cleveland; Kansas City; and Columbus.
Mike.Kinosian@gmail.com
Audacy’s appeal of the New York Stock Exchange’s move to delist its Class A Common Stock was not successful. The NYSE goes ahead with its delisting procedure that will become effective on or around November 10. Audacy’s Common Stock will continue to trade over the counter under the symbol
“AUDA.” Audacy says, “The NYSE’s determination has no impact on Audacy’s business strategy or operations. Audacy continues to focus on growing and enhancing its capabilities as a leading, multi-platform audio content and entertainment company, and continues to engage in discussions with its lenders to deleverage its balance sheet and improve its capital structure to position Audacy for long-term growth.”
The first of four rounds of ratings information from Nielsen Audio’s October 2023 PPM survey has been released for 12 markets including: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island), and Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario. The October 2023 survey covers the period of September 14 – October 11. Today, TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian presents his Ratings Takeaways from this group of markets. In New York, Red Apple Media Group’s news/talk WABC sheds three-tenths for a 3.1 share (weekly, 6+ AHQ share) finish and remains ranked #11, while iHeartMedia’s news/talk WOR is steady with a 1.2 share good for the #23 rank. In Los Angeles, iHeartMedia’s news/talk KFI slips three-tenths to a 4.5 share and the #5 rank, while Audacy’s crosstown all-news KNX-FM falls four-tenths to a 3.3 share good for the #10 rank. In Chicago, Audacy all-news WBBM-AM/WCFS-FM climbs seven-tenths to a 5.6 share but remains ranked #3, while Nexstar Media’s news/talk WGN inches up two-tenths to a 3.6 share and steady at the #8 rank, and Cumulus Media’s news/talk WLS-AM ticks up one-tenth to a 1.5 share but drops back to the #25 rank. It should be noted that, for reasons unexplained, there is no October data for the San Jose and Middlesex-Somerset-Union markets. There is also a noteworthy reduction in data in the Nassau-Suffolk and Riverside markets. See Mike Kinosian’s complete Ratings Takeaways from this group of markets here.
According to this week’s Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group blog post, when it comes to podcast revenue, brand spending now represents 61% of ad dollars, surpassing direct response (39%). This data comes from the Interactive Advertising Bureau’s eighth annual podcast revenue report. The blog post notes, “Podcast advertising revenue was born thanks to direct response
advertising. In 2016 and 2017, direct response represented the vast majority of podcast advertising. From 2018 to 2021, the proportion of podcast ad spend was equally split between brand and direct response.” The post says there are four major implications of the shift to podcast brand advertising: 1) Targeting will become much broader: Wide campaign reach will become the priority with a goal of “being known before you’re needed”; 2) Creative will shift to become more entertaining and emotion based: The objective will be to stir passions and create positive feelings and associations with ads that people find interesting and enjoyable; 3) Brand safety and suitability measurement will become more crucial: Firms like Barometer will become powerful resources to help marketers find the right context for their campaigns with nuanced data; and 4) Measurement will focus on how well campaigns build memories to ensure brands are “easy to mind and easy to find”: Key performance indicators are brand awareness, brand consideration, and brand preference. See the complete blog here.
Israel rebuffs international pleas for humanitarian pause in Gaza attacks and the increasing incidents of anti-Semitism globally; President Joe Biden issues executive order designed to regulate the risks of Artificial Intelligence; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; the 2024 presidential race; the aftermath of the Maine mass shooting and the other shootings that occurred over the weekend; and the death of actor Matthew Perry were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.
October 2023 PPM Data – Information for the October 2023 ratings period (September 14 – October 11) has been released for New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island), and Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario.
The only requirement for a spoken-word station to be included below is that they be a Nielsen Audio subscriber – there are no share or rank thresholds.
NFL; NBA; and NHL team names of corresponding spoken-word flagship(s) are bolded.
Comparisons are September 2023 – October 2023 (6+).
NEW YORK
News/Talk
WABC 3.4 – 3.1, #11 – #11
WOR 1.2 – 1.2, #22 – #23
WKXW .7 – .8, #24 – #25
WKXW Stream .2 – .3, #41 – #37
WLIR-FM .0 – .0, DNA – DNA
News
WINS-FM 4.6 – 4.3, #7 – #7
WCBS-AM 2.5 – 2.3, #13 – #15
WINS-FM Stream .4 – .4, #32 – #34
Business News WBBR .3 – .4, #35 – #34
WCBS-AM Stream .3 – .2, #35 – #40
Sports Talk
WFAN FM & AM 3.1 – 2.9, #12 -#13 (Giants, Brooklyn Nets, New Jersey Devils)
WEPN-FM 1.1 – 1.4 #23 – #21 (Jets, Knicks, Islanders, Rangers)
WFAN FM & AM Stream .7 – .9, #24 -#24 (Giants, Brooklyn Nets, New Jersey Devils)
Public Radio News/Talk
WNYC-FM 3.6 – 4.4, #10 – #6
WNYC-AM 1.4 – 1.3, #21 – #22
Note: Public radio news/talk WNYC-FM’s +.8 (3.6 – 4.4) ties contemporary Christian WPLJ for the market’s greatest September 2023 – October 2023 increase (6+).
LOS ANGELES
News/Talk
KFI 4.8 – 4.5, #4 – #5
KEIB .7 – .8, #32 – #32 (Clippers)
KRLA .6 – .6, #34 – #33
News
KNX-FM 3.7 – 3.3, #8 – #10
KNX-FM Stream .1 – .1, #43 – #39
Sports Talk
KLAC 1.6 – 1.3, #26 – #27 (Chargers, Clippers)
Public Radio News/Talk
KPCC 2.1 – 2.5, #20 – #13
Flagship of the Rams and Lakers is sports talk KSPN, which is unlisted in this sweep.
Kings’ games are heard on the iHeartRadio app, while games of the Anaheim Ducks are heard on the Ducks stream.
CHICAGO
News/Talk
WGN 3.4 – 3.6, #8 – #8 (Blackhawks)
WLS-AM 1.4 – 1.5, #23 – #24
WLIP .3 – .3, #37 – #37
WVON .1 – .0, #44 – DNA
WLS-AM Stream .0 – .0, DNA – DNA
News
WBBM-AM & WCFS 4.9 – 5.6, #3 – #3
WBBM-AM & WCFS Stream .2 – .1, #42 – #45
Sports Talk
WSCR 3.2 – 2.5, #11 – #14 (Bulls)
WMVP 1.4 – 1.6, #23 – #22 (Bears)
WSCR Stream .7 – .3, #28 – #37 (Bulls)
Public Radio News/Talk
WBEZ 3.0 – 3.2, #13 – #12
Note: Sports talk WSCR’s -.7 (3.2 – 2.5) is the market’s greatest September 2023 – October 2023 decrease (6+).
SAN FRANCISCO
News/Talk
KSFO 2.0 – 1.6, #16 – #20
KSFO Stream .3 – .4, #29 – #28
News
KCBS-AM & KFRC 7.1 – 6.6, #2 – #2
KNEW .1 – .2, #33 – #32
KCBS-AM & KFRC Stream .1 – .1, #33 – #36
Sports Talk
KNBR 3.7 – 3.2, #7 – #11 (49ers)
KGMZ 1.5 – 1.8, #22 – #18 (Golden State Warriors)
KTCT .2 – .3, #30 – #29
KGO .1 – .3, #33 – #29
KGO Stream .2 – .2, #30 – #32
Public Radio News/Talk
KQED 5.3 – 5.3, #3 – #3
KALW .2 – .3, #30 – #29
DALLAS
News/Talk
WBAP 4.6 – 4.5, #5 – #4
KEGL 1.5 – 1.4, #26 – #27 (Mavericks)
KSKY .5 – .6, #35 – #33
KLIF-AM .6 – .4, #34 – #37
KSKY Stream .1 – .0, #42 – #DNA
News
News – Talk KRLD-AM 1.8 – 2.1, #22 – #21 (Cowboys)
News – Talk KRLD-AM Stream .0 – .0, DNA – DNA (Cowboys)
Sports Talk
KTCK 4.7 – 4.7, #3 – #3 (Stars)
KRLD-FM 2.9 – 3.6, #15 – #10 (Cowboys)
KRLD-FM Stream .1 – .2, #42 – #38 (Cowboys)
Public Radio News/Talk
KERA 2.7 – 2.4, #16 – #18
Note: Sports talk KRLD-FM’s +.7 (2.9 – 3.6) is the market’s greatest September 2023 – October 2023 increase (6+).
HOUSTON
News/Talk
KTRH 3.7 – 4.0, #12 – #9 (Rockets)
KPRC .9 – .9, #27 – #26
News
None
Sports Talk
KBME 1.9 – 1.5, #22 – #22 (Rockets)
KILT-AM 1.3 – 1.5, #25 – #22 (Texans)
KFNC .2 – .3, #30 – #29
KILT-AM Stream .1 – .2, #34 – #31 (Texans)
Public Radio News/Talk
KUHF 2.2 – 1.8, #18 – #21
ATLANTA
News/Talk
WSB-AM & WSBB 7.3 – 8.1, #3 – #2
WFOM .4 – .4, #29 – #30
WGKA .3 – .3, #31 – #32
WSRV-HD3 Stream .0 – .2, DNA – #33
WAOK .1 – .1, #36 – #37
WAOK Stream .0 – .1, DNA – #37
News
WBIN .1 – .0, #36 – #DNA
Sports Talk
WZGC 2.8 – 3.0, #14 – #14 (Falcons, Hawks)
WCNN 1.5 – 1.8, #20 – #18
WZGC Stream .3 – .6, #31 – #27 (Falcons, Hawks)
Public Radio News/Talk
WABE 3.5 – 3.6, #12 – #10
WRAS .7 – .6, #26 – #27
PHILADELPHIA
News/Talk
WPHT 1.5 – 2.1, #19 – #15
WPHT Stream .3 – .5, #29 – #23
WURD .5 – .5, #23 – #23
WURD Stream .5 – .3, #26 – #25
WKXW 1.1 – DNA, #22 – DNA
WKXW Stream .1 – DNA, #35 – DNA
News
KYW & WPHI 5.8 – 5.4, #5 – #6
KYW & WPHI Stream .2 – .1, #31 – #27
Sports Talk
WIP 5.8 – 8.2, #5 – #2 (Eagles)
WIP Stream .7 – 1.5, #25 – #20 (Eagles)
WPEN-FM 1.1 – 1.2, #22 – #21 (76ers, Flyers)
Public Radio News/Talk
WHYY 3.6 – 3.1, #11 – #11
Note: Sports talk WIP’s +2.4 (5.8 – 8.2) is the greatest September 2023 – October 2023 increase by any station in these 12 PPM-markets (6+).
NASSAU-SUFFOLK (LONG ISLAND)
News/Talk
WABC 3.9 – 2.2, #8 – #18
WOR 1.1 – 1.1, #22 – #22
WLIR .2 – .2, #33 – #30
News
WINS-FM 4.0 – 3.7, #7 – #7
WCBS-AM 2.5 – 2.7, #14 – #12
WINS-FM Stream .5 – .6, #25 – #25
WCBS-AM Stream .4 – .2, #29 – #30
Business News WBBR .3 – .3, #32 – #29
Sports Talk
WFAN-FM 3.8 – 3.9 #10 – #6 (Giants, Brooklyn Nets, New Jersey Devils)
WEPN-FM 1.7 – 3.0, #18 – #11 (Jets, Knicks, Islanders, Rangers)
WFAN-FM Stream 1.2 – 1.2, #21 – #21 (Giants, Brooklyn Nets, New Jersey Devils)
Public Radio News/Talk
WSUF .2 – .2, #33 – #30
Note: Sports Talk WEPN-FM’s +1.3 (1.7 – 3.0) represents Nassau-Suffolk’s largest September 2023 – October 2023 increase.
RIVERSIDE
News/Talk
None
News
KFOO .1 – .1, #22 – #24
Sports Talk
None
Public Radio News/Talk
KVCR .4 – .5 #19 – #19
KPCC .2 – .1, #20 – #24
SAN JOSE
News/Talk
KSFO 1.3 – 1.1, #22 – #23
KSFO Stream .2 – .2, #28 – #30
News
KCBS-AM & KFRC 6.6 – 6.0, fourth consecutive month at #1
KCBS-AM & KFRC Stream .3 – .3, #27 – #29
KNEW .2 – .2, #28 – #30
Sports Talk
KNBR 4.8 – 5.2, #4 – #5 (49ers)
KGMZ 2.2 – 2.1, #15 – #16 (Golden State Warriors)
KGO Stream .8 – 1.0, #24 – #25
KTCT .5 – .8, #26 – #27
KGO .2 – .6, #28 – #28
Public Radio News/Talk
None
Sharks’ games are carried on the Sharks Audio Network.
MIDDLESEX-SOMERSET-UNION
News/Talk
WKXW 5.2 – 6.0, #4 – #2
WKXW Stream .6 – 1.0, #22 – #19
WOR .6 – .6, #22 – #23
News
WINS-FM 2.1 – 2.3, #13 – #11
WCBS-AM 1.2 – .9, #17 – #21
WINS-FM Stream .3 – .3, #27 – #27
WCBS-AM Stream .2 – DNA, #28 – DNA
Sports Talk
WFAN-FM & AM 4.1 – 3.4, #8 – #9 (Giants, Brooklyn Nets, New Jersey Devils)
WFAN FM & AM Stream .8 – 1.2, #20 – #17 (Giants, Brooklyn Nets, New Jersey Devils)
WEPN-FM .9 – 1.2, #19 – #17 (Jets, Knicks, Islanders, Rangers)
Public Radio News/Talk
None
Note: Sports talk WFAN’s -.7 (4.1 – 3.4) represents Middlesex-Somerset-Union’s largest September 2023 – October 2023 decrease.
Up next: October 2023 overviews for: Washington, DC; Boston; Miami; Seattle; Detroit; Phoenix; Minneapolis; San Diego; Tampa; Denver; Baltimore; and St. Louis.
Talk radio personality Michael DelGiorno posts news on his Facebook page that he’s taking over the morning show on iHeartMedia’s news/talk WLAC-AM/W252CM, Nashville on November 6. The 5:00 am
to 8:00 am show will be simulcast on the company’s KTOK-AM, Oklahoma City and KAKC-AM, Tulsa. iHeartMedia Nashville market president Dan Endom says, “We are thrilled to welcome Michael, a true broadcasting legend, to iHeartMedia Nashville. Michael’s extensive knowledge of the airwaves coupled with his innate ability to connect with audiences will elevate our programming to new heights.” DelGiorno served with Cumulus Media’s crosstown WWTN-FM, Nashville from 2007 through March of this year. He also previously hosted shows on KFAQ and KRMG in Tulsa.
The Israel-Hamas war, U.S. protests, and the rise in anti-Semitic incidents; former President Donald Trump’s legal battles; the 2024 election and arguments to bar Trump from the ballot over the “insurrection clause”; the deadly shooting in Tampa; President Joe Biden’s executive order to guide the development of Artificial Intelligence; and the death of actor Matthew Perry were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media over the weekend, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.
By Walter Sabo
Consultant, Sabo Media Implementers
A.K.A. Walter Sterling
Radio Host, “Sterling On Sunday”
Talk Media Network
In May 2007, I was enjoying the brand-new app called YouTube. Still independently owned, still relatively unknown. Some of the videos pulled millions of viewers, more viewers than enjoyed by ESPN or any cable network. More interesting, the videos with high counts were not made by NBC or ESPN or any traditional video source. High view count videos were being made by people with no experience in traditional media, they were experimenters producing in their basements and bedrooms.
As these new performers were pulling major view counts, they revealed that they worked at Starbucks, were going to school and wanting to make enough money to get out of their parent’s house. Wait. Some video creators were winning more viewers than ESPN and they were broke? Simultaneously major brands like Pepsi and Budweiser knew they had to enter the online video space and each attempt was a disaster. BUD TV! Online video entertainment was a brand-new medium; USG User Generated Content.
I started a company called HITVIEWS. The goal was to placed brand messages in User Generated Content. The first company. No one had ever done it. We gathered the top video performers and started to marry them with brands like Pepsi, FOX TV, Timberland, MTV, CBS Television, IBM, Logitech, many more. A TALKERS conference introduced the first Influencer (we called them “Web Stars”), Caitlin Hill, to radio executives.
From this pioneering initiative into online video, I can share a significant amount of information about the ingredients of a successful video campaign.
Online video success makes the medium the message. The touch screen, mouse, keyboard. Audio, video capabilities must all be integrated into the entertainment. If full functionality is not part of the show, the show is boring.
Walter Sabo has consulted the largest media companies worldwide in digital initiatives. He was the on-site consultant for SiriusXM Satellite Radio for nine years. He can be reached by email at walter@sabomedia.com and his network radio show can be discovered at www.waltersterlingshow.com.
PodcastOne announces today it acquired the exclusive sales and distribution rights, as well as certain ownership and IP/derivative rights, to the top true crime podcast, “The Opportunist.” PodcastOne
president and co-founder Kit Gray says, “The Opportunist is an incredible complement to our existing slate of award-winning true crime podcast programming. There is no more fitting time than now to debut the show on our network. We look forward to growing the show’s existing audience.”
Audacy Austin names Manimala “Momo” Vemireddy as regional promotions director. In this role, she’ll work closely with market and brand leadership and regional promotions leads on the ideation,
implementation and management of all market events, promotions and contesting initiatives and support similar initiatives within the region that includes Dallas, Houston and New Orleans. Audacy Austin SVP and market manager Bob Mackay says, “Momo has all the mojo going as far as being connected promotionally in Austin. She loves live music and being out with the brands, which made her the perfect choice to work alongside our vice president of programming Nikki Nite, to help elevate the Audacy Austin marketing efforts.” Audacy operates news/talk KJCE-AM and three music brands in the Austin market.
Congressman Mike Johnson (R-LA) is elected House Speaker after weeks of GOP maneuvering was most-talked-about story in news/talk media this week, landing atop the Talkers TenTM. At #2 this week was the Israel-Hamas war and the U.S. protests, followed by former President Donald Trump’s various legal battles at #3. The Talkers TenTM is a weekly chart of the top stories and people discussed in news/talk media and is the result of ongoing research from TALKERS magazine. It is published every Friday at Talkers.com. See this week’s complete chart here.